Big Rig Accident Shuts Down Highway 59 in Houston

25 Nov 14

posted by
Arnold & Itkin

On Monday afternoon, a big rig accident involving five other passenger
vehicles shut down part of Highway 59 in Northeast Houston after a section
of a wind turbine fell off of the trailer and onto the highway.

The accident occurred near the North Loop around 1pm in the afternoon.
At least one person suffered injuries that required hospitalization, but
the condition of the other drivers involved in the accident is unknown.

Officials said the section of the wind turbine weighed 110,000 pounds and
required a large crane to be removed from the freeway. Four lanes were
blocked for several hours while crews moved the turbine out of harm's way.

A full investigation will be required to determine what caused the wind
turbine to fall off the big rig's trailer.
Improperly loaded trucks are one of the primary causes of trucking accidents. Shifting cargo or
equipment that is not properly secured to the trailer poses a great danger
to other motorists on the road.

If you have been involved in a commercial truck accident,
contact Arnold & Itkin to learn how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.

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